Convert Sugar from Teaspoon
How much is 1 teaspoon of sugar?
1 teaspoon of sugar (granulated sugar) is 4 grams, about 0.14 ounces. 0.5 teaspoons of sugar is 2 grams and 2 teaspoons is 8 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.
- A teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon size matters →
- A little over or under won't ruin the bake. An extra spoon mainly makes it sweeter.
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Common Sugar Conversions
Here are the most common sugar conversions from teaspoons to grams.
| Teaspoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 tsp | 1 g |
| 0.5 tsp | 2 g |
| 1 tsp | 4 g |
| 2 tsp | 8 g |
| 3 tsp | 12 g |
| 4 tsp | 16 g |
| 6 tsp | 24 g |
| 8 tsp | 32 g |
| 12 tsp | 48 g |
Sugar Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting sugar from Teaspoon to other measurements.
| tsp | cup | grams | ounces | lb | kg | cup(US) | tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 0.02 cup | 4 g | 0.14 oz | 0.01 lb | 0 kg | 0.02 cup (US) | 0.33 tbsp |
| 2 tsp | 0.04 cup | 8 g | 0.28 oz | 0.02 lb | 0.01 kg | 0.04 cup (US) | 0.67 tbsp |
| 3 tsp | 0.06 cup | 12 g | 0.42 oz | 0.03 lb | 0.01 kg | 0.06 cup (US) | 1 tbsp |
| 4 tsp | 0.08 cup | 16 g | 0.56 oz | 0.04 lb | 0.02 kg | 0.08 cup (US) | 1.33 tbsp |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is 1 teaspoon of sugar?
- 1 teaspoon of sugar is 4 grams, or 0.14 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons of sugar is 2 grams and 2 teaspoons is 8 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the sugar converter
- How much is 1 teaspoon of sugar in grams?
- 1 teaspoon of sugar is 4 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 2 grams and 2 teaspoons is 8 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 teaspoon sugar in grams
- How much is 1 teaspoon of sugar in ounces?
- 1 teaspoon of sugar is 0.14 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons is 0.07 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.28 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 teaspoon sugar in ounces
- How do teaspoons and cups compare as units?
- Teaspoons and cups are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Teaspoons to cups
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